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Polar Bears
Known scientifically as Ursus Maritimus, the polar bear is native to the Arctic Circle, and is the world's largest carnivore species found on land. It is classified as a vulnerable species, with 5 of the`9 polar bear subpopulations in decline. They have a reputation as the only animal that actively hunts humans, but in fact, anything they encounter is potential prey.
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Why do polar bears have rough surfaces on their paw pads?
they have rough sole's because they need to stick to the snow so they do not slip
When are polar bears the most active?
In the fall before hibernation because they have to pack as much fat on as possible to make it through the winter. During autumn the eat nearly non-stop.
Are polar bears related to any other animals on earth?
Polar bears are closely related to grizzly bears, black bears, brown bears, sloth bears, etc.
Where do polar bears and penguins live in their natural habitat?
Polar bears live in the Arctic, mostly around Canada. Penguins live in the southern hemisphere (there are no northern ones) and they would usually come from Antarctica or Australia, New Zealand etc.
Do polar bears swim in salt or fresh water?
Scince the polar bears live in the arctic, the arctic ocean surrounds the therefore they swim in salt water. Never eat a polar bears liver or you will die because their liver has Vitamin K which is poisonous to humans.
What is the government doing to help the polar bears?
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Does a polar bear have any defenses against its predators?
The polar bear does not have any predators. It is at the top of the food chain.
the only enemy a polar bear has is man, they will hunt them down for their fur and think they look good as a rug!
The native people will also hunt polar bear, but they will use every part of the animal for food and clothing.
The polar bear can only avoid man by trying to camouflage into the ice and snow, and swim under water.
There at the top of the food chain
almost to the top. Humans are on top of the food chain.
What type of skin covering do polar bears have?
The polar bears have and insulating undercoat as the covering of their skin. This is the topped up by hairs which will protect the undercoat.
Is polar bear an amphibian or a terrestrial or aquatic?
The polar bear is found in the Arctic Circle and the nearby islands. They can be found in good numbers in Alaska, Norway, Denmark, Russia and Canada. There are smaller populations in the surrounding regions near the Arctic pole. They prefer the Cold Icy areas of the Arctic and thrive in areas where the human intervention is minimal. They are found in good numbers in areas where their primary prey, the Seals mate and nest.
What insulation do polar bears have?
Polar bears have translucent guard hairs. They are shaped like hollow tubes. They are between 5 to 15 cm long. Underneath the guard hairs is a thick insulating undercoat. They have stiff hairs on the bottoms of their paws that aid with traction when walking on ice. The males also have ornamental hair on their forelegs.
What is the temperature were the polar bears live?
Where the polar bears live is very cold the temperature is -70 in the cold months and -35 in warm months.
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Yes like humans they are warm blooded and produce milk.
yes
Where does a polar bear sleep?
Polar bears sleep wherever they are able to be out of the water. Caves; on the surface of the sea ice; on land; on a floating tree -- if:
a) the polar bear can manage to balance its sleeping body on the tree, and
b) there is actually a tree floating where the polar bear needs it.
Polar bears do not hibernate; it is a "dormant state" which is similar to hibernation, but not actually the continuous, deep sleep of real hibernation; it is the same as a human sleeping up to 20 hours each day.
In autumn ("fall"), pregnant female polar bears that are ready to give birth will dig a den out of the ice or snow, or the permafrost if it isn't cold enough for snow, on land. It is in the den that female polar bears go into the "dormant state".
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What type of feet does a polar bear have?
Polar bears have bumps on the pads of their feet to keep from slipping on ice. They also have long hairs between the toes for the same purpose.
What is the polar bear's role in its ecosystem?
Habitat
Though they are excellent swimmers, polar bears spend most of their time atop Arctic sea ice. Sea ice is an ecosystem in itself, supported at its base by plankton and algae at the bottom of the food chain. Polar bears share this habitat with seals, whales, Arctic foxes, birds and even people.
Pr Predator
Polar bears are the primary predator in the marine ecosystem of the Arctic. They mainly hunt seals and the occasional young walrus or whale. Polar bears mostly eats the fats of their prey. Birds, seals, walrus. In times of scarcity, they eat anything available, including fish, reindeer, birds, rodents, eggs, kelp, berries and even garbage.
Why are polar bear populations going down?
The primary food source for the Polar Bear is the seal, which they hunt from the ice. As global warming melts the arctic ice, the Bear's hunting grounds diminish, thus threatening their existence.
Why is a polar bear's skin not black?
Yes, Polar Bears have black skin, but most people do not know this because they have colorless fur (not white...). You can see this is true by looking at the nose of a polar bear, where the fur is thinnest, and you will see that it is black.
How does a polar bear adapt to its environment?
They hibernate to avoid the effects of extreme cold, they stand in river water to fish, they claw downed trees apart to search for termites and grubs, and they dig up roots to eat. They also ignore honey bees while the raid for honey is on!
